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Sacha inchi, also known as the Inca peanut, is the seed of a plant that grows in the highlands of Peru. Despite being a fairly recent discovery in the health community of the United States, sacha inchi has been cultivated and used as a food source for 3,000 years in the Amazon rainforest. The fruit that these seeds grow in is inedible, but when lightly roasted with low heat the seeds take on a crisp nutty flavor. Sacha inchi is much more than just a pleasant snack food. These seeds are rich in protein, omega 3, 6, and 9, alpha...

Adding black rice to your diet is an excellent way to boost your nutritional intake and incorporate an ancient ingredient into your health regimen. What is Black Rice or Forbidden Rice? Black rice is a type of rice that is grown in a very limited number of countries in the world and is commonly referred to as Forbidden Rice. This name comes from the fact that it was once highly restricted, meaning that only royalty was allowed to eat it, due to its scarcity. Black rice has been an important cultural element for thousands of years and remains a crop...

We could all use digestive support from time to time, especially if we’re not consuming a high-quality diet. For a healthy stomach and digestive tract, inulin is a must. While you can’t digest this water-soluble dietary fiber, you won’t feel good without it. It’s found in many natural plant foods and is known as prebiotic, and recent research indicates it has much more far-reaching effects than just keeping your tummy happy. What Is Inulin? Inulin is a heterogeneous mixture of fructose polymers found in nature as plant repository carbohydrates. This dietary fiber survives your stomach acid and passes into the small intestine....

100g of Amla berries packs the same amount of Vitamin C as 20 oranges. It also contains Vitamin A, which is great news for your skin. As a rich source of Vitamin C, Amla has reparative properties, and works to smooth, soften and delay the effects of ageing, while Vitamin A works to keep the skin healthy, preventing breakouts.  Eye function Amla can boost vision, thanks to its carotene. Regular consumption has also been linked to better overall eye health and reduced problems with cataracts, itchy and watery eyes. Being rich in Vitamin A also means that this little Indian Gooseberry helps...